The Deputy Labour Minister raised the concept of promoting the Ministry of Labor to become a “Ministry of Economy” with three principles “Create – Raise – Promote the Unity of Thailand to Build a Nation.” Efforts will include promoting safety at work following government administration principles led by Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha. On August 28, 2020, at 10.00 hours, Deputy Labour Minister Prof. Narumon Pinyosinwat delivered the Ministry of Labour policies and operational guidelines for 2021 at the Jompol P. Pibulsongkram meeting room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. The occasion presented the policy for skill development and promotion, and health safety, saying that the government, under the leadership of Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha, has placed great focus on government administration with 12 key policies and 12 urgent policies. The Ministry of Labour, under the supervision of Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, is an important ministry to the security, economy, and society of the nation, working to quickly resolve issues that arise, to meet workforce needs and to continue to create sustainability. The Deputy Labour Minister added that policies presented this time aim to prepare workers affected by […]
The Labour Minister expressed his condolences for the death of a 39-year-old Thai worker after staying in quarantine to monitor Covid-19 symptoms after returning to Thailand and staying for only one day. The Buriram Provincial Labour Office and agencies in Buriram were ordered to contact relatives for support. The Labour Minister had a teleconference with the Minister Counsellor on Labour about 5 Thai workers in Saudi Arabia who have died from Covid-19 infections. He showed concern for Thai workers and ordered officials to monitor the situation closely. Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin shared his condolences for the case of a 39-year-old Thai worker who returned from Israel, who decided to jump from the balcony of a hotel in State Quarantine and died during their stay in quarantine to monitor Covid-19 symptoms, after returning to Thailand for only one day. From a preliminary investigation, the deceased was aged 39, from Buriram. They had traveled to work in Israel with SHMVEL GAMMIL and had worked with the employer for five years and three months since July 2014. They had just returned from work in Israel. Mr. Suchart spoke about […]
On August 28, 2020, at 08.00 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin presided over the merit-making ceremony. Deputy Labour Minister Prof. Narumon Pinyosinwat, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol, and the Ministry of Labour’s senior management also participated in the merit-making activities to give alms (rice and dried foods) to 9 monks for August 2020. The occasion took place in front of the Phra Phutthasuttham Bophit Pavilion. +++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 28 August 2020
On July 28, 2020, at 09.30 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol attended the opening ceremony of the Royal Volunteers event with Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-ocha who presided over the ceremony, on the occasion of the HM the King’s birthday on July 28, 2020, at Sanam Luang. In this event, the Ministry of Labour organized a booth called the “New Normal, Thai workers under the royal umbrella”, serving people from July 28-31, 2020. The booth included recruitment services through the job box, independent vocational training on Krajood embroidered ribbons, acrylic painted hats, demonstrations of online product sales, leather products, mosaic wooden chairs, and physical examination services from doctors at Wiparam Amata Nakorn Hospital. In addition, the event was honoured by Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-ocha, President of Parliament and President of the House of Representatives Chuan Leekpai, Minister of Social Development and Human Security Juti Krairuek, as Acting Labour Minister, and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Don Pramudwinai, who visited the Ministry of Labour’s booth. ————————————– Division of Public Relations
Today (July 23, 2020) at 13.30 hours, Minister of Social Development and Human Security Juti Krairuek, as Acting Labour Minister, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat and the Ministry of Labour’s executive committee joined the TV tape recording to bless His Majesty the King, on the auspicious occasion of His Majesty’s 68th Birthday on July 28, 2020, at the Royal Thai Army Television Channel 7. +++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 23 July 2020
On July 22, 2020, at 08.00 hours, Minister of Social Development and Human Security Juti Krairuek, as Acting Labour Minister, presided over the auspicious ceremony in making a solemn promise and salute and signing a solemn oath to be a good government official for the nation in 2020, for the Ministry of Labour. The event was on the occasion of His Majesty the King’s 68th Birthday Anniversary on July 28, 2020, for the government officials and officials of the Ministry of Labour to show their unwavering determination to be good government officials and the power of the land, performing duties according to the footsteps of His Majesty the King, as the ruler of the land, to benefit the people and the nation forever. Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol, senior executives, government officials and officials from departments under the Ministry of Labour also joined the ceremony at the Jompol P. Pibulsongkram meeting room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. ———————————————————– Division of Public Relations 22 July 2020
The Permanent Secretary of Labour commenced the Master Manager for Happy Workplace training program from the project on “creating a model well-being organization to improve workers’ quality of life sustainably”. The training aims to utilize the knowledge, ability and experience received from the training to design and create action plans to drive the well-being of the organization and for happy employees and a happy workplace. On July 8, 2020, at 09.30 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol chaired the commencement of the Master Manager for Happy Workplace training program from the project on “creating a model well-being organization to improve workers’ quality of life sustainably”. The training took place at the S Ratchada Hotel in Huai Khwang District, Bangkok. He said that the training was a great opportunity for participants to attend this training from the healthy organization model project, which aims to improve employees’ quality of life towards sustainability. It is a project that supports the Ministry of Labour’s mission in caring for its personnel’s’ quality of life, and that of its service users. In addition, it has created a model organization to improve the […]
The Ministry of Labour monitored the Model Farm Project to promote employment among community members in Ang Thong, following new theories of agriculture as a source of employment and income for themselves and their families to overcome the COVID-19 crisis. On July 1, 2020, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat observed the progress of “The COVID-19 Resistant Farm Project Model” at the Farm Project Model initiated by Her Majesty Queen Sirikit in Si Bua Thong, Sawaeng Ha, Ang Thong. She said that the Ministry of Labour has a sense of divine grace for His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen in providing an area on the model farm following the initiative of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit. The Ministry of Labour and related agencies, in cooperation with the Royal Thai Volunteer Center have implemented a project to resolve vocational issues under “The COVID-19 Resistant Farm Project Model” project. The objective is to help unemployed people from the effects of COVID-19 to have a job and income to support themselves and their families. An allocated budget of 19.8 […]
Today (June 25, 2020) at 09.30 hours, Labour Minister M.R. Chatu Mongol Sonakul, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol and the Ministry of Labour’s executive committee joined in a video recording for His Majesty the King, on the auspicious occasion of His Majesty the King’s, 68th birthday on July 28, 2020. The event took place at the National Broadcasting Services of Thailand (NBT). +++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 25 June 2020
The Ministry of Labour travelled north to revive Chiang Mai’s employment with the Model Farm Project, so that local people have a source of income for themselves and their families to overcome the COVID-19 crisis. On June 23, 2020, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat observed the progress of “The COVID-19 Resistant Farm Project Model” at the Farm Project Model initiated by Her Majesty Queen Sirikit in Chiang Mai, in Village No. 15, Ban Pae, Chom Thong, Chiang Mai. She said that the Ministry of Labour has a sense of divine grace for His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen in providing an area on the model farm following the initiative of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit. The Ministry of Labour and related agencies, in cooperation with the Royal Thai Volunteer Center have implemented a project to resolve vocational issues under “The COVID-19 Resistant Farm Project Model” project. The objective is to help unemployed people from the effects of COVID-19 to have a job and income to support themselves and their families. An allocated budget of 19.8 million Baht has been granted for the operation in […]
The Ministry of Labour travelled north to visit the participants of the COVID-19 Resistant Farm Project Model in Lampang province, to promote self-employment as a local source of employment for people who have the income to sustain their selves and their family. On June 22, 2020, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat observed the progress of “The COVID-19 Resistant Farm Project Model” at the Farm Project Model initiated by Her Majesty Queen Sirikit in Lampang province, in Village No. 1, Serm Sai, Serm Ngam, Lampang. She said that the Ministry of Labour has a sense of divine grace for His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen in providing an area on the model farm following the initiative of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit. The Ministry of Labour and related agencies, in cooperation with the Royal Thai Volunteer Center, have implemented a project to resolve vocational issues under “The COVID-19 Resistant Farm Project Model” project. The objective is to help unemployed people from the effects of COVID-19 to have a job and income to support themselves and their families. An allocated budget of […]
The Ministry of Labour visited the Farm Project Model initiated by Her Majesty Queen Sirikit in Ban Kamphee, Kamphee, Borabue, Maha Sarakham province, to promote occupational rehabilitation assistance for those affected by COVID-19 and to promote independent occupation as a local employment source for people to have a career and income to support families. On June 16, 2020, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat observed the progress of “The COVID-19 Resistant Farm Project Model” at the Farm Project Model initiated by Her Majesty Queen Sirikit in Ban Kamphee, Kamphee, Borabue, Maha Sarakham province. She said that the Ministry of Labour has a sense of divine grace for His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen in providing an area on the model farm following the initiative of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit. The Ministry of Labour and related agencies, in cooperation with the Royal Thai Volunteer Center have implemented a project to resolve vocational issues under “The COVID-19 Resistant Farm Project Model” project. The objective is to help unemployed people from the effects of COVID-19 to have a job and income to support themselves and their families. […]
The Ministry of Labour is concerned for 28 Thai workers returning from Uzbekistan. It ordered the Suvarnabhumi Checkpoint of the Department of Employment to look after the workers and check the information on the fund to help job seekers to work abroad. On June 16, 2020, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol reported the Prime Minister’s orders to help the 28 Thai workers who returned from working in the Republic of Uzbekistan. The workers were abandoned by their employers and employment agencies, who had not paid salaries since March 2020. The Ministry of Labour has showed concern about the said Thai worker group, and has ordered the Suvarnabhumi Checkpoint of the Department of Employment to carry out help and care for the Thai workers at Suvarnabhumi Airport, as well as ensure benefits are received if the workers are members of the fund for jobseekers looking for work abroad. The Department of Employment will conduct an investigation and gather evidence to prosecute violators of the Employment and Job Seeker Protection Act B.E. 2528 and the amendment (Version 2) B.E. 2537. […]
The Ministry of Labour visited the Farm Project Model initiated by Her Majesty Queen Sirikit in Lamduan, Krasang, Buriram, to promote occupational rehabilitation assistance for those affected by COVID-19 and to promote independent occupation as a local employment source for people to have a career and income to support families. On June 2, 2020, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat observed the progress of “The COVID-19 Resistant Farm Project Model” at the Farm Project Model initiated by Her Majesty Queen Sirikit in Ratchaburi Province, in Lamduan, Krasang, Buriram. She said that the Ministry of Labour has a sense of divine grace for His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen in providing an area on the model farm following the initiative of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit. The Ministry of Labour and related agencies, in cooperation with the Royal Thai Volunteer Center, have implemented a project to resolve vocational issues under “The COVID-19 Resistant Farm Project Model” project. The objective is to help unemployed people from the effects of COVID-19 to have a job and income to support themselves and their families. An allocated budget of 19.8 […]
The Labour Minister’s Assistant observed operations at the reporting center at the Social Security Office’s Headquarters in Nonthaburi, urging officers to conduct inspections on a case-by-case basis so that employees whose names are missing can receive benefits as soon as possible. On May 28, 2020, Assistant to the Labour Minister Dr. Duangrit Benjathukul Chairungrueng and Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat observed the operations of the reporting center at the Social Security Office (Headquarters), Nonthaburi. He said that he had met with insured persons under Article 33 who filed for support, complaints, and appeals from filing for compensation in the event of unemployment due to force majeure. There were still insured persons under Article 33 that were affected by COVID-19, including groups of people who had traveled for themselves and from seeing information from the “Draft Duangrit” Facebook page, who had contacted the center for help, totaling over 1,000 people. From discussions with insured persons, some had not received unemployment compensation from delays in the payment of contributions. Some insured persons had missing names causing the employee to not yet receive the said benefit. Today, he came to […]
Today (May 28, 2020) at 13.30 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol assigned Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Ms. Aumpun Thuvavit, chaired the meeting of the Executive Committee on Computer System Management and Procurement of the Office of the Permanent Secretary for the second time in 2020. The meeting considered the procurement of computer equipment of Thai Labour Offices abroad, and the international relations group, which requested to use the production reserve budget of the Office of the Permanent Secretary for 2020 (remaining money). The meeting took place at the Prasong Rananant Meeting Room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. +++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 28 May 2020
